The following pics come courtesy of Mohamed Amine Lakaab from Essaouira, Morocco (doubling as "Slaver's Bay"), and they not only give us a look at Iain Glen and Emilia Clarke's new clobber as Daenerys Targaryen and Ser Jorah Mormont, but a few previously unseen supporting characters too. Immediately below the pic of the golden-armored Ser Meryn Trant, we have our first look at Kraznys, played by Dan Hildebrand. Then if you look closely at the fourth pic from the end, in the background you can see small glimpses of the returning Ian McElhinney as Barristan Selmy, and a first look at Nathalie Emmanuel as Missandei..

First Look At Daario & Missandei In New GAME OF THRONES Season 3 Set Pics

Richard Nordstrand has posted the following set pics to his Twitter. As you can see he's having a great time posing with various cast members from the show, and among them are Ed Skrein as Daario Naharis and Nathalie Emmanuel as Missandei. There's also a snap of some of the "Unsullied" - eunuch slave warriors freed by Daenerys..

According to EW, not only has Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody been cast in an unknown role, but Coldplay's drummer Will Champion will also appear, as someone he shouldn't have too much trouble getting to grips with, a drummer! The site doesn't have any more info on his character, but we have a few guesses.

It was reported a while ago that HBO were looking for musicians to film a large "party scene" for season 3. Now although it wasn't ever mentioned by name, this led fans to believe that we would indeed be seeing a very significant and controversial chapter from George R.R. Martin's third novel known as the "Red Wedding". Could these guys simply be cameoing as members of the wedding band? Possibly, but the fact that there's a bit of hush hush about Lightbody's role may be appearing as someone a bit more significant. The group know as 'The Brotherhood Without Banners' have several musicians in their ranks (such as Tom of Sevenstreams), likewise the far more sinister Bloody Mummurs - and both of these should be popping up in season 3 at some point.

Rheon's character is apparently listed simply as "Boy", but ever since he was rumored to have been cast in the third season of Game Of Thrones, fans have assumed that he must be playing "The Bastard Of Bolton" Ramsay Snow - by far the most vile, sadistic, despicable character to appear in the 'Song Of Fire And Ice' saga, and yes, that includes Joffrey! Check out the following video interview with the actor from Red Carpet News, in which the interviewer cheekily name drops the character in the hopes that Rheon will confirm things..

I'm sure it's him, Ramsay is the only unannounced major character left for season 3. What do you guys think of the casting? Game Of Thrones returns to our screens for its third season on 31/03/13.

GAME OF THRONES Season 2 Blu-ray Extras - "The History Of The Wildlings"

Here is our very first look at one of the Game of Thrones Season 2 Blu-ray "histories". There are 19 in total, and this one delves into the origins of the ferocious Wildlings. The vid is narrated by Rose Leslie in character as "Ygritte."

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Winter is coming – and so is a new line of beers based on HBO’s fantasy drama “Game of Thrones.” Presumably, all will boast a full, robust head, perhaps resting on top of a spike.

HBO is teaming with Cooperstown, N.Y. brewery Ommegang for a line of brews centered around the series, the New York Times reports. The first beer, Iron Throne Blonde Ale, is slated to go on sale in March, in time for the March 31 premiere of the show’s third season.

It sounds like the perfect libation for watching the premiere from the comfort of your $30,000 Iron Throne replica.

A second “GoT”-themed beer will go on sale in fall 2013, with two more varieties expected to go on sale in conjunction with new seasons of the series.

According to EW, HBO's Game Of Thrones is gearing up for a "super-sized" third season. Fans have been hoping that as the series progressed, the seasons would run a little longer - in keeping with the ever expanding volumes of George R.R. Martin's Song Of Ice And Fire saga. Well, there will still be only 10 episodes for season 3, but those familiar with the largest novel in the series, "A Storm Of Swords", will be happy to hear that they will be able to cram in a little more from that third book thanks to longer episode running times..

“There’s almost another full episode’s worth of extra minutes spread across the season,” says Dan Weiss. “One of the great liberties with HBO is we’re not forced to come in at a specific time. We can’t be under 50 minutes or over 60, but that gives us a lot of flexibility.” David Benioff adds, “A super-sized season, as befitting Storm of Swords. Last year we had a lot of 52-minute episodes. This year is a lot of 56, 57. So for people clamoring for another episode, it’s in there, It’s just been cut into tiny pieces.”

Apparently the team had to request special permission from HBO to have the season 3 finale run over an hour, something unheard of for the network until now.

The third season of HBO fantasy series well-known as Game of Thrones will be aired in the UK just one day after America's airing. Game of Thrones makes its return to Sky Atlantic on April 1, 2013. This follows the pattern of last year when the second season premiered in the UK also one day after the U.S.A airing. Star Kit Harrington (Jon Snow) has described the third season as the most epic yet, which will be encompassing the entirety of George R. R. Martin’s second novel, A Song of Ice and Fire series. That's translated as ten extended episodes.

Actor Ciarán Hinds (Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, John Carter), actress Dame Diana Rigg (Bond girl in the film On Her Majesty's Secret Service), actor Burn Gorman (Torchwood), actor Mackenzie Crook (The Office), and Tara Fitzgerald (Waking the Dead) are some of the stars that have joined the new season!

In a statement reported by BBC News, Johnson’s manager confirmed the illness.

“I am very sad to announce that Wilko has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the pancreas. He has chosen not to receive any chemotherapy,” the statement explains. “He is currently in good spirits, is not yet suffering any physical effects and can expect to enjoy at least another few months of reasonable health and activity.”

In spite of the diagnosis, the 65-year-old artist plans to finish a new CD as well as tour of France.

“Wilko wishes to offer his sincere thanks for all the support he has had over his long career, from those who have worked with him to, above all, those devoted fans and admirers who have attended his live gigs, bought his recordings and generally made his life such an extraordinarily full and eventful experience. Thank you,” the statement continues.

Since the shocking resolution of A Dance With Dragons, fans have been eagerly awaiting the next, and penultimate, novel in the Song Of Ice And Fire saga. Martin is notorious for taking his sweet time on these books - understandable given the quality and sheer density of each one - but it does leave fans a little impatient. Well, Martin has now posted pretty much a full chapter of The Winds Of Winter to his blog. It doesn't offer up much in the way of spoilers, nor does it bring us back to The Wall to see what's happening with Jon Snow (obviously) but it does give us a glimpse into the lives of the Martells of Dorne, as young Arianne prepares to leave to discover what became of her kin. Below is a short passage, be sure to click the link at the end of the article to read the rest.

On the morning that she left the Water Gardens, her father rose from his chair to kiss her on both cheeks. "The fate of Dorne goes with you, daughter," he said, as he pressed the parchment into her hand. "Go swiftly, go safely, be my eyes and ears and voice.. but most of all, take care." "I will, Father." She did not shed a tear. Arianne Martell was a princess of Dorne, and Dornishmen did not waste water lightly. It was a near thing, though. It was not her father's kisses nor his hoarse words that made her eyes glisten, but the effort that brought him to his feet, his legs trembling under him, his joints swollen and inflamed with gout. Standing was an act of love. Standing was an act of faith. He believes in me. I will not fail him. Seven of them set out together on seven Dornish sand steeds. A small party travels more swiftly than a large one, but the heir to Dorne does not ride alone. From Godsgrace came Ser Daemon Sand, the bastard; once Prince Oberyn's squire, now Arianne's sworn shield. From Sunspear two bold young knights, Joss Hood and Garibald Shells, to lend their swords to his. From the Water Gardens seven ravens and a tall young lad to tend them. His name was Nate, but he had been working with the birds so long that no one called him anything but Feathers. And since a princess must have some women to attend her, her company also included pretty Jayne Ladybright and wild Elia Sand..

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau discusses what initially drew him to the role of Jaime Lannister and abstractly hints that Season Three will begin a quasi-redemption for the disgraced Lord Commander of the Kingsguard.

We're inching closer and closer to the Season 3 premiere date for HBO's Game of Thrones (March 31st) and HBO has just released a smattering of official stills featuring Tyrion, Jaime, Brienne, Jon Snow and more!